Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed September 2010

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The whole galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-Z16
IXUS 165 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon IXUS 165
EX-Z16 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z16
IXUS 165 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 and the EX-Z16.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and EX-Z16.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | - |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $100 |